Word Count: 462KWD: 1.08Dominican Republic ReligionThe Dominican Republic Has Many Kinds Of Religious Beliefs. The Dominican Republic Religion Has Been Increasing And Changing Ever Since Catholicism Was Introduced In The Country. These Days, The Dominican Republic Religion Is Composed Of Protestants, Jews, Muslims, And Other Non-Christian Religion. However, Ninety-five Percent Of The Total Population Of The Dominican Republic Is Roman Catholic While The Other Five Percent Are Various Types Of Religions.Out Of The Many Dominican Republic Religions That Are Being Followed, Roman Catholic Is The Official Religion. According To The Latest Survey Of The Country, Roman Catholic Comprised Ninety-five Percent Of The Countrys Population, Despite The Fact That The Figures Have Decreased As The Years Go By. This Dominant Dominican Republic Religion Was Founded By An Agreement With The Vatican At Some Point In The Late Eighties. The Catholic Church Affects Several Aspects Of Life In The Country. These Are The Strong Bond Between The Government And The Church And The Education System Of The Dominican Republic. As A Matter Of Fact, The Holy Bible Is One Of The Curriculums Of The Educational System Of All The Public Schools In The Dominican Republic. However, Private Schools Are Not Under This The Law, And This Curriculum Is Not Seriously Implemented By Private Schools. The Other Influence Of The Catholic Church On The Administration Of The Dominican Republic Is The Marriages. The Government Of Dominican Republic Acknowledges Those Whose Marriages Are Performed In Catholic Rite. The Only Other Marriages That Are Acknowledged By The Law Are Those Of Non-religious Civil Unions. Another Type Of Dominican Republic Religion Is Protestantism. Protestants From The United States Arrived In The Dominican Republic During 1820s To Spread Their Religion. And During 1920s Numerous Protestant Associations Have Already Established Their Religion All Over The Dominican Republic. Many Of These Protestant Organizations Have Ties With Other Protestant Groups In The United States. The Most Prominent And Dominant Protestant Organization In The Dominican Republic Are The Seven Day Adventists, Assemblies Of God And The Dominican Evangelical Church. However, During The Sixties And Seventies, Pentecostal Groups Began Increasing. Today, Lots Of Protestant Sects In The Dominican Republic Are Now Very Much Active.Other Types Of Religion Are Now Increasing In The Dominican Republic. Some Of These Religions Are Islam And Judaism. Also, A Jewish Temple Can Be Found In Santo Domingo. Supporters Of Buddhism And Hinduism Are Recently Slowly Increasing. The Slaves That Were Brought To The Country Many Years Ago Were Introduced To Roman Catholicism. Although Not Openly Practiced, Voodoo Is Said To Be Still Present In The Dominican Republic. This Type Of Belief Was Brought By The African Slaves Into The Island Of Hispaniola. This Sort Of Belief Was Done In Order To Conceal The Pagan Belief Of The African Slaves From Their Master.
